Representative Hockey
Pathways for Players Striving to Compete, Develop and Represent Wellington
Represent Wellington With Pride
Wellington Hockey’s representative programmes give motivated athletes the opportunity to challenge themselves in a higher performance environment. Players train with experienced coaches, develop technical and tactical skills, build confidence and connection with others on similar pathways, and compete against strong opposition from across Aotearoa at national tournaments and representative events.
Selection into representative teams acknowledges player effort, commitment and potential, and supports long-term development across multiple stages from U16 and U18 through U21, National Hockey Championship and Masters. Whether taking the first step into representative sport or striving to compete at senior level, each pathway provides meaningful experiences that grow players both on and off the field.
Explore the pathways below to find information about trials, training programmes, squad announcements and tournament dates.
U16 Representative
To introduce developing players to representative hockey with a focus on core skills, connection and competition.
U18 Representative
Provides competitive development opportunities as athletes prepare for higher performance environments.
U21 Representative
Providing a platform for athletes transitioning from age-group hockey towards senior national tournaments.
National Hockey Championship
The NHC brings together the country’s strongest regional players to compete at the highest domestic level.
Masters Representative
Competitive pathways for players across age groups to stay connected and involved in representative hockey.
U18 Trials
22, 25, 30 March & 1 April, 2026
Details on Under 18 representative trials, with information on eligibility, important dates, and how to register.
U21 Trials
Late April, 2026
Everything you need to know about Under 21 representative trials, including trial dates, eligibility and registration.
U16 Trials
Late June, 2026
Information about Under 16 representative trials, including key dates, eligibility, and registration details.
NHC Trials
Mid July, 2026
All relevant information for National Hockey Championship trials, including eligibility, key dates, and registration.
Upcoming Trials
View all current and upcoming trial opportunities, including dates, times, and registration details.
Vantage National Masters Tournament
22-28 February, 2026
The Vantage National Masters Tournament will be held in North Harbour in 2026, bringing together masters teams from across New Zealand for a week of high-quality competition. Wellington Hockey will be represented across multiple grades, and we wish all teams the best for the tournament.
Educare U21 Matariki Tournament
3-6 July, 2026
The Educare U21 Matariki Tournament is a key fixture on the Under-21 calendar, bringing together representative teams from across New Zealand. The tournament provides a valuable competitive environment, while also supporting development for players, coaches, umpires, and team staff and helping bridge the gap between Under 18s and the National Hockey Championships.
National U18 Women's Tournament
5-11 July, 2026
The National U18 Women’s Tournament brings together the best young players from across New Zealand for a week of high-level competition. In 2026, the tournament will be held in Palmerston North.
Upcoming Tournaments
Upcoming tournaments featuring Wellington representative teams. Find key dates, locations, draws, and event information for each tournament here.
Representative News & Updates
Stay up-to-date with squad announcements, tournament results, upcoming trial information and representative honours.
2026 U18 Representative Trial Registrations Now Open
Registrations are now open for the 2026 U18 Representative Trials, with open trials taking place in late March at the National Hockey Stadium. Players are invited to register via PlayHQ and trial for the opportunity to represent Wellington at U18 Nationals.
9 February 2026
Step Inside High Performance: Hockey NZ Strength & Conditioning Internship
Hockey New Zealand is offering a unique one-year Strength & Conditioning internship inside the Wellington and Falcons high performance environment. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in elite sport, support national programmes, and contribute to a Hockey World Cup cycle. If you’re ready to take the next step in your performance career, apply now.
27 January 2026
